Marsa Al Saadiyat
Abu Dhabi's AED 100 billion waterfront district on Saadiyat Island. First villas from AED 13.5M.
- From AED 13.5M
- 4 to 6 bed villas
- 50/50 payment plan
- Handover from Q4 2029
First villas: Talay at Marsa Al Saadiyat
Standalone villas with private backyards. Tap a villa type to get its full details.
Launch prices and sizes from the Talay price list. Availability changes quickly, so confirm with an advisor.
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Why Marsa Al Saadiyat?
From AED 13.5M for a standalone villa
4-bedroom (about 502 sqm) from AED 13.5M, 5-bedroom (about 582 sqm) from AED 15.5M and 6-bedroom (about 638 sqm) from AED 17.2M, each with a private backyard.
A 50/50 payment plan
5% on booking, 45% in instalments from March 2027 to June 2029, and 50% on handover. Nothing to pay after handover.
The last big phase of Saadiyat
AED 100 billion and 6.4 million sqm: the final chapter of the capital's most prestigious island, with first-phase pricing.
Beach, marina and culture
5.6 km of public beach, a marina for up to 350 boats, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and teamLab Phenomena next door.
Schools and daily life nearby
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, the American Community School and NYU Abu Dhabi are close, and three schools are planned in the district.
Freehold, with a Golden Visa route
Saadiyat is a freehold zone for foreign buyers. Property worth AED 2 million or more can qualify for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa (an advisor confirms your case).
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Homes in Marsa Al Saadiyat
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Find me a rentalWhere Marsa Al Saadiyat sits on Saadiyat Island
Saadiyat is a 22 km² island. The cultural district is at its western end and the beach resorts along its northern coast. Marsa Al Saadiyat is the final chapter: the eastern and south-eastern shoreline, facing Jubail Island.
- Marsa Al SaadiyatThe new AED 100 billion waterfront district: marina, beaches, hotels, schools, parks and homes.
- 1Saadiyat Cultural DistrictLouvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, teamLab Phenomena, Natural History Museum and Guggenheim
- 2Mamsha Al Saadiyat & Saadiyat GroveBeachfront promenade, cafes and shops
- 3Saadiyat Public Beach & Golf ClubBeach clubs, hotels and a championship course
- 4NYU Abu DhabiUniversity campus
- 5Saadiyat Beach ClubBeach and leisure club
- 6Hidd Al SaadiyatEstablished residential community at the north-eastern tip
Marsa Al Saadiyat in numbers
Coastline, facilities and timeline
- 2 luxury hotels
- Central Park, 73,800 m²
- 2 private schools and 1 public school
- 6 nurseries
- 2 clinics
- Waterfront Wellness Club
- 1 km waterfront promenade
- Underground Etihad Rail station
From announcement to handover
- Marsa Al Saadiyat unveiledAldar announces the final phase of the Saadiyat Island masterplan.
- Site enabling worksInfrastructure begins: roads, tunnels and the rail corridor.
- Talay goes on sale351 villas released across Talay and Talay Beach.
- Talay handoverEstimated start of handovers for the Talay collection.
- Talay Beach handoverEstimated start of handovers for the beachfront collection.
- Dar al Funoon opensPlanned opening of the 6,000-seat performing arts complex.
Figures are from Aldar's announcement and published coverage, and may change. Confirm prices, dates and availability with an advisor before you reserve.
Living and investing in Marsa Al Saadiyat
Marsa Al Saadiyat is Aldar's AED 100 billion waterfront district on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, and the final phase of the island's masterplan. It was announced in July 2026 and was formerly called Saadiyat Marina District. It covers about 6.4 million sqm with around 8 km of coastline (5.6 km of it public beach), a marina for up to 350 boats, two luxury hotels, schools, a performing arts venue and homes for more than 58,000 residents.
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The first homes are Talay and Talay Beach: 351 standalone 4, 5 and 6-bedroom villas that went on sale on 23 September 2026. Talay (167 villas) starts from AED 13.5 million for a 4-bedroom villa of about 502 sqm, with 5-bedroom villas from AED 15.5 million and 6-bedroom villas from AED 17.2 million. Payment is 50/50: 5% on booking, 45% in scheduled instalments during construction and 50% on handover.
Marsa Al Saadiyat sits on Saadiyat's eastern shoreline next to the Saadiyat Cultural District (Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, teamLab Phenomena, Natural History Museum) and NYU Abu Dhabi, and is planned around an underground Etihad Rail station. Apartments, mansions and branded residences are planned for later phases; their prices and dates have not been announced yet.
Lifestyle
Talay is planned as a gated community of standalone villas, each with a private backyard. The beach is within about 1 km, the marina and yacht club within about 1 km, and a school, nursery and mosque are within walking distance. Shared facilities include community and kids' pools, a padel court, gym, jogging track, cycling loops, an outdoor majlis pavilion, a kids' discovery garden and a landmark fountain. The villas target Estidama 3 Pearl certification.
Getting around
Published drive times from Talay are about 7 minutes to ADNEC, 8 minutes to Zayed Sports City, 13 minutes to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and 15 minutes to Abu Dhabi Mall. New roads and tunnels will link Marsa Al Saadiyat to Reem Island and Umm Yifeenah Island, and an underground Etihad Rail station is planned in the district (opening date not confirmed). Times vary with traffic.
Attractions and lifestyle in Marsa Al Saadiyat
Marina and yacht club
A planned marina for up to 350 sailing boats and yachts, the largest in Abu Dhabi, with a yacht club and waterfront dining.
Public beaches
About 5.6 km of the 8 km shoreline is planned as public beach, with a waterfront promenade.
Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi
A performing arts venue with 6,000+ seats, designed by Frank Gehry. Opening is planned for 2030.
Parks and trails
A planned network of around 140 km of walking trails and 46 km of cycling routes, with a central park.
Etihad Rail station
An underground high-speed rail station is planned inside the district. The opening date has not been confirmed.
Saadiyat Cultural District
Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, teamLab Phenomena, the Natural History Museum and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi are neighbours.
Two luxury hotels
Two hotels are planned in the district, alongside restaurants and retail.
What is Marsa Al Saadiyat?
Marsa Al Saadiyat is Aldar's AED 100 billion waterfront district on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, and the final phase of the island's masterplan. It covers about 6.4 million sqm with around 8 km of coastline, a marina for up to 350 boats, hotels, schools and homes for more than 58,000 residents. It was announced in July 2026 and was formerly called Saadiyat Marina District.
Where is Marsa Al Saadiyat?
It is on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi (not Dubai), on the island's eastern shoreline next to the Saadiyat Cultural District and NYU Abu Dhabi. Published drive times from Talay are about 7 minutes to ADNEC, 13 minutes to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and 15 minutes to Abu Dhabi Mall.
What is the starting price at Marsa Al Saadiyat?
Villas at Talay start from AED 13.5 million for a 4-bedroom of about 502 sqm. 5-bedroom villas (about 582 sqm) start from AED 15.5 million and 6-bedroom villas (about 638 sqm) from AED 17.2 million. That works out at roughly AED 2,500 per sq ft of built-up area. Prices for later phases have not been announced.
What is the payment plan?
Talay was launched with a 50/50 plan: 5% on booking, then 45% in scheduled instalments from March 2027 to June 2029, and 50% on handover. Nothing is payable after handover. The exact schedule is confirmed in the sales offer before you reserve.
When will the homes be ready?
Handover is estimated from the fourth quarter of 2029 for Talay and from the fourth quarter of 2030 for Talay Beach. These are developer estimates and can change. The wider district will be delivered in phases and a full completion date has not been announced.
How many villas are there, and what is the difference between Talay and Talay Beach?
Talay has 167 villas and Talay Beach has 184, so 351 in total. All are standalone 4, 5 or 6-bedroom villas with private backyards. Talay Beach is the neighbouring collection and is handed over about a year later. Ask an advisor for the current price list for each.
Can foreigners buy at Marsa Al Saadiyat?
Yes. Saadiyat Island is a designated freehold investment zone in Abu Dhabi, so foreign nationals, including non-residents, can generally buy and fully own property here. An advisor confirms the exact process for your nationality.
Does buying here qualify for a Golden Visa?
UAE property worth AED 2 million or more can qualify the owner for the 10-year Golden Visa, and Talay villas are priced well above that. Rules for off-plan purchases can differ from completed homes, so confirm your case with an advisor before you rely on it.
What fees are there on top of the price?
Abu Dhabi charges a 2% property transfer fee (through ADREC), plus smaller registration and administration fees. Service charges for Marsa Al Saadiyat have not been published yet. Your advisor gives you the full cost breakdown before you reserve.
Is Marsa Al Saadiyat a good investment?
It combines a scarce waterfront location, a master developer with a long record on Saadiyat and first-phase entry pricing. But returns are never guaranteed, construction takes years, and ultra-luxury villas are usually bought for capital growth and lifestyle rather than rental yield. Compare the price per sq ft with completed homes on Saadiyat, and ask an advisor for current comparisons.
What else will be built, and when will apartments be released?
The masterplan includes private mansions, luxury villas, waterfront apartments and branded residences, plus a marina, two luxury hotels, schools, retail, the 6,000-seat Dar al Funoon performing arts venue and an underground Etihad Rail station. Only Talay and Talay Beach have been released so far. Prices and dates for apartments, mansions and branded residences have not been announced. Register your interest to hear first.
Are there schools nearby?
Yes. Cranleigh Abu Dhabi and the American Community School are among the schools close to Talay, NYU Abu Dhabi is next door, and three schools are planned inside the district.
What is there to do at Marsa Al Saadiyat?
Plans include about 5.6 km of public beach, a marina for up to 350 boats with a yacht club, a waterfront promenade, 140 km of walking trails and 46 km of cycling routes, a central park, two luxury hotels and the Dar al Funoon performing arts venue by Frank Gehry (planned opening 2030).
Is there a train station?
An underground Etihad Rail high-speed station is planned within Marsa Al Saadiyat. Its opening date and passenger services have not been confirmed.
How do I reserve a villa?
Register your interest with us, with no obligation. An advisor sends the brochure, floor plans and the units still available, helps you choose a villa, and guides the booking: a 5% booking payment, then the sales agreement, with payments held in the project's regulated escrow account.
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